Many of our fashion rituals have fallen by the wayside this year: Our collection of high heels has entered semi-retirement, and our fancy dresses have barely left their wardrobe sanctums. There is, however, one sartorial practice that we’ve outright refused to give up, even amid lockdown, and that’s wearing beautiful jewellery.
Jewellery has the power to make you feel elevated and instantly pulled together in a few seconds flat. And never before has this been so important. While we may not have gotten to wear the clothing we perhaps would have liked over the last few months, jewellery provided us with some comfort. Even when we found ourselves repeatedly donning our (albeit chic) loungewear, we relied on our jewellery to give our daily wares some much-needed polish. It’s amazing what wearing a pair of chic hoops or cherished necklace can do for your self-esteem. As such, we’ve found ourselves looking for new pieces to add to our jewellery repertoire; pieces we know we’ll love and wear for years to come. Thankfully we’ve found the perfect edit of jewels in Astrid & Miyu’s new Gaea Collection.
At a time when we’ve all come to appreciate nature in a more poignant way, Astrid & Miyu has created a celebration of all things outdoorsy, channelling it into its latest jewellery offering. Drawing divine inspiration from Gaea, the Greek goddess of earth and nature, Astrid & Miyu’s capsule of timeless treasures features ornate flora detailing. Petals adorn necklaces, delicate buds hang delicately from earrings, and botanicals are pressed into coin medallions, much like you would in a well-leafed book to preserve their beauty.
Designed to blend seamlessly with your existing jewellery archive, the Gaea Collection can be layered in a multitude of ways. Chunkier chains are softened with fine strands; ears can be curated with an array of studs, cuffs, hoops, and barbells; and rings can be positioned atop or next to one another without looking too bulky.
As for the quality, anyone who has already invested in jewellery from Astrid & Miyu will tell you that the level of artistry comes as a welcome surprise, given its affordable price tags. We ourselves have worn Astrid & Miyu on rotation for years and can confirm our items look just as good as the day we first wore them.
So, whether you prefer your jewellery strong and statement or delicate and subtle, Astrid & Miyu’s Gaea Collection has all of the season’s top jewellery trends ticked off. Scroll below to see our favourites and start forming your own wish list.
SHOP ASTIRD & MIYU'S GAEA COLLECTION
One of our favourite pieces from the collection, this necklace can be worn with a sweetheart, square, or off-the-shoulder neckline.
We know so many people who would love to receive these versatile hoops as a gift.
This earring looks gorgeous when in place.
We love this drop update on the classic coin pendant.
These statement earrings are a welcome change from our go-to hoops.
A classic earring you'll wear for years to come.
Minimal but hardly boring, this ring will work seamlessly with your existing collection.
Glamorous but understatedly so.
Create the curated ear look without having to get an additional piercing.
Just think how stunning these earrings will look with an updo or short hair.
The perfect accompaniment to layered rings.
Try layering this with a short choker necklace.
Try wearing this earring with mismatched studs.
The ripple effect on these hoops looks seriously premium.
This will look beautiful on bare skin.
The coolest bracelet we've seen in a long while.
This ring is on every Who What Wear editor's wish list.
These hoops are so pretty, we want them in all three colourways.
